WC: May 2 GDT - Finland vs. Ukraine

[mattihp]

Ukraine is a though team to face, but with Finlands speed and great passing it shouldn't be much of a problem. 3-1 to Finland. The game against Denmark was just a warm up.

Of the lesser nations only those who also base their game on hustling and working hard, Austria, Denmark etc. stand a chance at humiliating Finland Ukraine is a finesse team with some good grinders, could be an interesting game.

 

[mikkoz]

Team Ukraine must be a bit tired after yesterdays game so im guessing 5-1.

 

[ALF AmericanLionsFan]

I'm also going with a 3 -1 Finnish win.

 

[RorschachWJK]

5-2 Finland. Las one an empty-netter.

 

[Bubba64]

Is it true with O. Jokinen injury? Can you say that he will be rest for 100% ???

 

[Padawan]

Is it true with O. Jokinen injury? Can you say that he will be rest for 100% ???

OJ was going more or less full speed to the net. His skate went to a gap in the ice and he hit the side of the rink with his shoulder and back first. He was out of it for a while but soon was up again. He said his shoulder was a bit sore but he will play today against Ukraine.

 

[Cono]

6-0 for Finland. Ukraine had a game yesterday and they´re not fully recovered at it, yet.

 

[Kain]

There seem to be many people that trust the offensive capabilities of this team! 8-1, 6-0??? I think they'll be playing a pretty defensive game again today, so I'll say 3-1 Then they'll have to rest up for the Sweden game on Wednesday.

 

[Art Vandelay]

1-0 FIN Antti-Jussi Niemi PP1

 

[wilka91*]

the Ukrainians had a huge chance on a shorthanded breakaway, but Varlamov couldn't score

 

[ES]

It's now 3-0 for Finland.

Peltonen and Timonen have scored, Peltonen moved up to top Finnish scorer in World Championships.

 

[mattihp]

Congratulations Ville



An awesome player who became rejuvenated when he moved to play in Switzerland!

 

[ALF AmericanLionsFan]

Seems Finland has got this one in the bag.

 

[ES]

3-1 Varlamov PP

 

[Jussi]

4-1 Hentunen, deflected Karalahti's slapshot.

 

[ES]

4-1 final result.

Better game than against Denmark.

 

[Padawan]

The start was slow in the game too but later on Team Finland started to show like it's own self again. Hard work, nice plays and a victory. Bäcks played an ok game too but Team Finland overall was better than in the Denmark game. It should a difficult decision to our coaching staff which goalie will be put between the pipes against Team Sweden.

 

[wilka91*]

I think it's not fair that Ukraine is asked to play 2 games in less than 24 hours ... less than 18 actually!

 

[Pepper]

Ok result but with this kind of play Team Finland will be out before semifinals, all lines have to improve a lot and Westerlund really needs to stop putting Nummelin to SH situations, he's brutal in those.

 

[King'sPawn]

My prediction:

Finland 4 - Ukraine 1

Olli Jokinen possibly out of this one with a shoulder injury suffered at a practice. He will be replaced by namesake Jussi Jokinen. Also, coach Westerlund has confirmed that Niklas Backstrom will be starting in net in favour of Fredrik Norrena.

Wow... good call!

 

[Raipe]

I think it's not fair that Ukraine is asked to play 2 games in less than 24 hours ... less than 18 actually!

I think its not fair to another teams to play against these lumberjacks/trapmasters.Ukraine dont belong this level .Someday someone will seriously injured .

 

[Shack]

After all, easy game.

Only 2-3 changes for Ukraine to score and they made one. Ukraine had good goaltending and they were protecting their net well. Luckily our 1st line had alot more better game than against Denmark.

Now, I'll take a shower, eat something and then I will have my chips and coke waiting for Sweden-Denmark.

 

[psycho_dad*]

I think its not fair to another teams to play against these lumberjacks/trapmasters.Ukraine dont belong this level .Someday someone will seriously injured .

Yeah that kinda sucked. I'm sure their stickwork could be better used in those lumberjack competitions. Maybe they belong to this level, but the refs don't.

 

[ThinMcWhistle]

Re:

Wow... good call!

Thanks. Too bad I wasn't betting on this game in Vegas.

To the person who was wondering which goalie to place in the next game... I would have to beg that they stick with Backstrom. I just feel that he is the more solid goalie in this situation. He is fresh off of winning the Finnish elite league championship and can handle the pressure. I believe Norrena will choke in the more important games coming up.

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

What players stood out in the game?